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DALLAS — The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. Soto agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets, a deal pending a successful physical. In addition to the Blue Jays, the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers sought Soto. Soto's deal tops the $700 million, 10-year contract Ohtani signed with the Dodgers last December. Red Sox manager Alex Cora enjoyed getting to know Soto. The All-Star outfielder's agent is Scott Boras, also Cora's agent when he was a player.
